Herpes Zoster

Name	AC	CK
Cayenne	2	40
Reishi Mushroom	2	40
Vitamin C: Intravenous	2	30
Enzyme Therapy	1	20
Fruit: All	1	20
Seaweed	1	20
Vegetables: All	1	20
Bee Propolis	1	10
Peppermint	1	6
Vitamin C	2	4
Bach Flower Remedies	1	3
Licorice	1	1
Melissa (Lemonbalm)	1	1
Vitamin D	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Acyclovir	4	31
Statin Drugs	1	20
Fingolimod	1	10
Ganciclovir	1	10
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs	1	10
Botox	1	3

Name	AC	CK
Light Therapy	2	40
Tai Chi	2	40
Acupuncture	2	30
Electroacupuncture	2	30
Blood-letting	1	20
Cupping	1	20
Moxibustion	1	20
Prickling Blood Therapy	1	20
Ozone Therapy	1	10
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)	1	10

Name	AC	CK
Vaccination: All	19	120
Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)	15	96
Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)	10	43
Air Travel	1	20
Vaccination: Conjugate Vaccines	1	10
Vaccination: Smallpox	1	10

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A mushroom formula containing Reishi (Ganoderma) reduces pain in patients with Herpes zoster.Jan 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2005;33(4):517-23. PMID: 16173526

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Reishi Mushroom

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

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A proprietary preparation of the Japanese seaweed Tasmanian Undaria pinnatifida has inhibitory effects in various Herpes infections. Nov 20, 2002

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2002 Nov 20;2:11. Epub 2002 Nov 20. PMID: 12443533

Article Published Date : Nov 20, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Seaweed

Diseases : Herpes family viruses, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, Herpes Zoster, HSV-2, Shingles

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Acupuncture and moxibustion have therapeutic effects in the treatment of herpes zoster. Feb 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2007 Feb;27(2):123-5. PMID: 17370497

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Moxibustion

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Acupuncture for improving a case of widespread herpes zoster after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma chemotherapy.Aug 12, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Explore (NY). 2021 Aug 13. Epub 2021 Aug 13. PMID: 34417113

Article Published Date : Aug 12, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chemotherapy, Herpes Zoster

Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture

Pharmacological Actions : Chemotherapeutic

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Acupuncture has therapeutic value in the treatment of acute herpes zoster pain. Jan 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2009;9:31. Epub 2009 Aug 12. PMID: 19674449

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anticonvulsants

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Acyclovir carries the risk of causing acute nephropathy - Article 2. Oct 01, 1995

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Pubmed Data : An Med Interna. 1995 Oct;12(10):501-2. PMID: 8519942

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1995

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Problem Substances : Acyclovir

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Acyclovir treatment of herpes zoster has been linked with central nervous side effects such as delerium. Nov 01, 1998

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Pubmed Data : Nervenarzt. 1998 Nov;69(11):1015-8. PMID: 9859124

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 1998

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Problem Substances : Acyclovir

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Acyclovir- and ganciclovir-induced neurotoxicity has been reported. Jan 01, 1998

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Pubmed Data : Ann Pharmacother. 1998 Jan;32(1):111-3. PMID: 9475829

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1998

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Additional Keywords : Drug: Ganciclovir

Problem Substances : Acyclovir, Ganciclovir

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Adults with glioma were less likely than controls either to have had prior varicella-zoster virus infection or to have an immunoglobulin G antibody response adequate to indicate positivity, indicating that chickenpox may be protective against glioma.Apr 01, 1997

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Pubmed Data : Am J Epidemiol. 1997 Apr 1 ;145(7):594-7. PMID: 9098175

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1997

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chickenpox, Glioma, Herpes Zoster, Varicella

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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Between 1995 and 2005 25,306 adverse events were reported from varicella vaccine.Mar 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2008 Mar 1;197 Suppl 2:S170-7. PMID: 18419393

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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Broad-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in zoster patients may reduce the incidence and severity of postherpetic neuralgia.Oct 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2006 Oct;22(5):232-7. PMID: 16948824

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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Clinacanthus nutans reduces pain in patients with herpes zoster. Nov 01, 1995

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Pubmed Data : J Med Assoc Thai. 1995 Nov;78(11):624-7. PMID: 8576675

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 1995

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

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Declining exogenous exposure to varicella-zoster virus have caused waning cell immunity, leading to protection that is neither lifelong nor complete. Moreover, there has been a dramatic rise in the incidence of adult shingles.Aug 01, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Hum Exp Toxicol. 2014 Aug ;33(8):886-93. Epub 2013 Nov 25. PMID: 24275643

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2014

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Conjugate Vaccines, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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Electroacupuncture, blood-letting and cupping is demonstrated to be superior to western medical therapy in treating herpes zoster. Nov 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Nov;29(11):887-90. PMID: 19994687

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Blood-letting, Cupping, Electroacupuncture

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Electroacupuncture, is effective in facilitating the crust formation and pain relief in the treatment of herpes zoster and is superior to medication. Apr 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2009 Apr;34(2):125-7, 135. PMID: 19685728

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Therapeutic Actions : Electroacupuncture

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Enzyme therapy was found to be as effective to pharmaceutical intervention for herpes zoster.Feb 10, 1995

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Pubmed Data : Fortschr Med. 1995 Feb 10;113(4):43-8. PMID: 7713467

Article Published Date : Feb 10, 1995

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Enzyme Therapy

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

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Fingolimod has been linked to a wide variety of side effects, including fatal viral infection.Feb 04, 2010

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Pubmed Data : N Engl J Med. 2010 Feb 4;362(5):402-15. Epub 2010 Jan 20. PMID: 20089954

Article Published Date : Feb 04, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : ALT: Elevated, Herpes family viruses, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Hypertension, Multiple Sclerosis, Shingles, Skin Cancer, Varicella

Problem Substances : Fingolimod

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Herpes zoster incidence has increased 39% since 1992.Dec 03, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Ann Intern Med. 2013 Dec 3 ;159(11):739-45. PMID: 24297190

Article Published Date : Dec 03, 2013

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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Herpes zoster is 4 times as common in syphilitic patients than in the regular population.Jan 05, 2019

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Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2019 11 5 ;322(17):1722. PMID: 31688874

Article Published Date : Jan 05, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All

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Herpes zoster viral DNA is present in vaccinees blood post-vaccination with the Herpes Zoster virus, which could cause Herpes Zoster.Jan 13, 2018

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2018 03 13 ;217(7):1055-1059. PMID: 29409017

Article Published Date : Jan 13, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All

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Increasing varicella vaccine coverage in Australia between 1998-2009 corresponds with increased levels of herpes zoster (shingles) cases managed in the same time period.Jul 19, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Med J Aust. 2010 Jul 19;193(2):110-3. PMID: 20642419

Article Published Date : Jul 19, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chickenpox, Herpes Zoster, Shingles, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Additional Keywords : Chicken Pox (Varicella) Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Connection

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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Intravenous ascorbic acid may have beneficial effects on herpes zoster-associated pain, dermatologic findings and accompanying common complaints.Mar 31, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Med Sci Monit. 2012 Apr ;18(4):CR215-24. PMID: 22460093

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2012

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Vitamin C: Intravenous

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

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Intravenously administered ascorbic acid is effective for reducing the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.Nov 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Ann Dermatol. 2016 Dec ;28(6):677-683. Epub 2016 Nov 23. PMID: 27904265

Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Vitamin C: Intravenous

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia: Post Herpetic

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Pricking blood therapy combined with ultraviolet irradiation has rapid therapeutic effect, effectively shortens duration of illness, decreases the incidence rate of post herpetic neuralgia and it is a safe remedy for treatment of herpes zoster.Apr 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Apr;29(4):285-8. PMID: 19565736

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia: Post Herpetic, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Prickling Blood Therapy

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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Propolis may have therapeutic effects against herpes zoster infection.Jan 01, 1988

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Pubmed Data : Virologie. 1988 Jan-Mar;39(1):21-4. PMID: 3376426

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1988

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Bee Propolis

Diseases : Herpes Zoster

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Real-world evidence from over one million COVID-19 vaccinations is consistent with reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.Jul 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Aug ;36(8):1342-1348. Epub 2022 May 13. PMID: 35470920

Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2022

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles, Vaccination: Coronavirus, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Additional Keywords : Increased Risk

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: COVID-19

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Reishi reduces pain from postherpetic neuralgia. Mar 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2006 Mar;136(3 Suppl):816S-820S. PMID: 9862025

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Reishi Mushroom

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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Risk of herpes zoster is directly correlated with fruit and vegetable consumption.Apr 01, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Int J Epidemiol. 2006 Apr;35(2):307-14. Epub 2005 Dec 5. PMID: 16330478

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Fruit: All, Vegetables: All

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

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Statins increase the risk of herpes zoster.Nov 12, 2013

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Article Published Date : Nov 12, 2013

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes family viruses, Herpes Zoster, Shingles

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Air Travel

Problem Substances : Statin Drugs

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Tai Chi augments resting levels of varicella zoster virus-specific cell-mediated immunity - Article 1. Apr 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007 Apr;55(4):511-7. PMID: 17397428

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2007

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Tai Chi

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Tai Chi augments resting levels of varicella zoster virus-specific cell-mediated immunity - Article 2. Sep 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : Psychosom Med. 2003 Sep-Oct;65(5):824-30. PMID: 14508027

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2003

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles

Therapeutic Actions : Tai Chi

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TENS may be safe adjunct or even alternative to antiviral drugs for treatment of acute herpes zoster.Jan 01, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Swiss Med Wkly. 2012 ;141:w13229. Epub 2012 Jan 17. PMID: 22250036

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2012

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Therapeutic Actions : Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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This study identified 14,641 adverse events associated with the 2nd dose of the varicella vaccine including anaphylaxis, meningitis, encephalitis, cellulitis, chickenpox, herpes zoster, and deaths. Mar 01, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Pediatrics. 2017 Mar ;139(3). Epub 2017 Feb 7. PMID: 28174201

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All

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Topical capsaicin is safe and effective in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.May 01, 1993

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Pubmed Data : Clin Ther. 1993 May-Jun;15(3):510-26. PMID: 8364943

Article Published Date : May 01, 1993

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Cayenne

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

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Topical capsaicin shows promise in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia.Aug 01, 1989

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Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Aug;21(2 Pt 1):265-70. PMID: 2768576

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1989

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Cayenne

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles

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Topical ozone therapy in patients with herpes zoster is helpful in relieving pain.Feb 27, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2018 Feb 28 ;43(2):168-172. PMID: 29559601

Article Published Date : Feb 27, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Therapeutic Actions : Ozone Therapy

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Treatment with monoclonal anti-TNF-alpha antibodies may be associated with increased risk of herpes zoster. Feb 18, 2009

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Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2009 Feb 18;301(7):737-44. PMID: 19224750

Article Published Date : Feb 18, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Additional Keywords : Iatrogenic Disease

Problem Substances : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor Drugs

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Universal varicella vaccination has resulted in higher rates of herpes zoster (shingles) in adults. Jul 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Int J Toxicol. 2005 Jul-Aug;24(4):205-13. PMID: 16126614

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2005

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Shingles, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Additional Keywords : Chicken Pox (Varicella) Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Connection

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Varciella vaccine has been reported to cause herpes zoster skin lesions and meningitis in a previously healthy boy.Nov 15, 2008

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2008 Nov 15;198(10):1444-7. PMID: 18826373

Article Published Date : Nov 15, 2008

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Meningitis: Viral

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Smallpox

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Varicella vaccine has been reported to cause chronic, acyclovir-resistant herpes zoster infection in an immunosuppressed child.Oct 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2003 Oct 1;188(7):954-9. Epub 2003 Sep 26. PMID: 14513413

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2003

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chickenpox, Herpes Zoster

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Additional Keywords : Acylcovir-Resistance

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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Varicella vaccine has been reported to viral meningitis in an immunocompetent child.Jun 01, 2009

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Pubmed Data : Ann Emerg Med. 2009 Jun;53(6):792-5. Epub 2008 Nov 22. PMID: 19028409

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Chickenpox, Herpes Zoster, Meningitis: Viral

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Additional Keywords : Undefined

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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"Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus After Vaccination in an Immunocompetent Patient"Jun 01, 2016

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Pubmed Data : J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2016 Jun 1 ;116(6):402-5. PMID: 27214778

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2016

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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A case report of disseminated varicella infection due to the vaccine strain.Oct 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2003 Oct 1 ;188(7):948-53. Epub 2003 Sep 26. PMID: 14513412

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2003

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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A case report of herpes zoster in an immunocompetent, vaccinated child.Oct 01, 1995

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Pubmed Data : Acta Paediatr Jpn. 1995 Oct ;37(5):648-50. PMID: 8533598

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1995

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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A case report of Herpes zóster treated with bach flowers.Feb 28, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Rev Enferm. 2014 Mar ;37(3):45-8. PMID: 24851342

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2014

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Substances : Bach Flower Remedies

Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts

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Herpes-like skin lesion after AstraZeneca vaccination for COVID-19.Sep 30, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Clin Case Rep. 2021 Oct ;9(10):e04883. Epub 2021 Oct 4. PMID: 34631069

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2021

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, vaccine injury

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: COVID-19

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Intravenous vitamin C as ancillary treatment for cranial polyneuritis and meningitis due to varicella zoster virus reactivation.May 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Acta Med Okayama. 2020 Jun ;74(3):257-260. PMID: 32577025

Article Published Date : May 31, 2020

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Additional Keywords : Virus Reactivation

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Peppermint oil has been used to successfully treat post-herpetic neuralgia.May 01, 2002

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Pubmed Data : Clin J Pain. 2002 May-Jun;18(3):200-2 PMID: 12048423

Article Published Date : May 01, 2002

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Substances : Peppermint

Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia: Post Herpetic, Shingles

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Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Keratitis in an Adult After Varicella Zoster Vaccination.Nov 25, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Cornea. 2012 Nov 26. Epub 2012 Nov 26. PMID: 23187165

Article Published Date : Nov 25, 2012

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Herpes Zoster Keratitis

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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Reactivation of quiescent herpes simplex keratitis is a possibility after lacrimal gland botulinum toxin A.Apr 30, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Indian J Ophthalmol. 2018 May ;66(5):697-699. PMID: 29676321

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2018

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Additional Keywords : Risk Factors

Problem Substances : Botox

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The varicella vaccine virus can trigger varicella.Dec 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Dec ;42(12):5604-8. PMID: 15583288

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2004

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox)

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The varicella vaccine virus strain was found in cerebral spinal fluid.Apr 01, 2014

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Pubmed Data : J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Apr ;133(4):1225-1227. Epub 2014 Jan 11. PMID: 24418481

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2014

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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"Paradoxically, although the number of varicella cases has decreased since the introduction of the varicella vaccine, the incidence of herpes zoster has been increasing."May 01, 2012

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Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2012 May 1 ;205(9):1331-3. Epub 2012 Mar 27. PMID: 22454471

Article Published Date : May 01, 2012

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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A reduction in exogenous re-exposure ‘opportunities’ through universal chickenpox vaccination could lead to an increase in shingles incidence.Jul 11, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Elife. 2015 Jul 11 ;4. Epub 2015 Jul 11. PMID: 26259874

Article Published Date : Jul 11, 2015

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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A review of the role of vitamin C in skin diseases.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Front Physiol. 2018 ;9:819. Epub 2018 Jul 4. PMID: 30022952

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis, Herpes Zoster, Malignant Melanoma, Skin Diseases

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic

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Acyclovir's neurotoxicity resembles the extension of viral infection into the central nervous system and is most prominent in those with preexisting medical conditions, most commonly renal dysfunction.Dec 01, 1994

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Pubmed Data : South Med J. 1994 Dec;87(12):1227-31. PMID: 7973922

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1994

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Problem Substances : Acyclovir

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Beginning in 2001, the rate of herpes zoster hospitalizations began to increase, and by 2004 the overall rate was 2.5 cases of shingles per 10,000 US population, significantly higher than any year prior to 2002. Hospital fees increased by more than $700M.Aug 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : Epidemiol Infect. 2003 Aug ;131(1):675-82. PMID: 12948367

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2003

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Vaccine-induced Toxicity

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All, Vaccination: Varicella (Chicken pox), Vaccination: Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

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Licorice may have therapeutic effects against herpes zoster infection.Feb 01, 1987

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Pubmed Data : Antiviral Res. 1987 Feb;7(2):99-107. PMID: 3034150

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1987

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Licorice

Diseases : Herpes Zoster

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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A proprietary preparation of the Japanese seaweed Tasmanian Undaria pinnatifida has inhibitory effects in various Herpes infections. Nov 20, 2002

Acupuncture and moxibustion have therapeutic effects in the treatment of herpes zoster. Feb 01, 2007

Acupuncture for improving a case of widespread herpes zoster after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma chemotherapy.Aug 12, 2021

Acupuncture has therapeutic value in the treatment of acute herpes zoster pain. Jan 01, 2009

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Acyclovir treatment of herpes zoster has been linked with central nervous side effects such as delerium. Nov 01, 1998

Acyclovir- and ganciclovir-induced neurotoxicity has been reported. Jan 01, 1998

Adults with glioma were less likely than controls either to have had prior varicella-zoster virus infection or to have an immunoglobulin G antibody response adequate to indicate positivity, indicating that chickenpox may be protective against glioma.Apr 01, 1997

Between 1995 and 2005 25,306 adverse events were reported from varicella vaccine.Mar 01, 2008

Broad-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in zoster patients may reduce the incidence and severity of postherpetic neuralgia.Oct 01, 2006

Clinacanthus nutans reduces pain in patients with herpes zoster. Nov 01, 1995

Declining exogenous exposure to varicella-zoster virus have caused waning cell immunity, leading to protection that is neither lifelong nor complete. Moreover, there has been a dramatic rise in the incidence of adult shingles.Aug 01, 2014

Electroacupuncture, blood-letting and cupping is demonstrated to be superior to western medical therapy in treating herpes zoster. Nov 01, 2009

Electroacupuncture, is effective in facilitating the crust formation and pain relief in the treatment of herpes zoster and is superior to medication. Apr 01, 2009

Enzyme therapy was found to be as effective to pharmaceutical intervention for herpes zoster.Feb 10, 1995

Fingolimod has been linked to a wide variety of side effects, including fatal viral infection.Feb 04, 2010

Herpes zoster incidence has increased 39% since 1992.Dec 03, 2013

Herpes zoster is 4 times as common in syphilitic patients than in the regular population.Jan 05, 2019

Herpes zoster viral DNA is present in vaccinees blood post-vaccination with the Herpes Zoster virus, which could cause Herpes Zoster.Jan 13, 2018

Increasing varicella vaccine coverage in Australia between 1998-2009 corresponds with increased levels of herpes zoster (shingles) cases managed in the same time period.Jul 19, 2010

Intravenous ascorbic acid may have beneficial effects on herpes zoster-associated pain, dermatologic findings and accompanying common complaints.Mar 31, 2012

Intravenously administered ascorbic acid is effective for reducing the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.Nov 30, 2016

Pricking blood therapy combined with ultraviolet irradiation has rapid therapeutic effect, effectively shortens duration of illness, decreases the incidence rate of post herpetic neuralgia and it is a safe remedy for treatment of herpes zoster.Apr 01, 2009

Propolis may have therapeutic effects against herpes zoster infection.Jan 01, 1988

Real-world evidence from over one million COVID-19 vaccinations is consistent with reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.Jul 31, 2022

Reishi reduces pain from postherpetic neuralgia. Mar 01, 2006

Risk of herpes zoster is directly correlated with fruit and vegetable consumption.Apr 01, 2006

Statins increase the risk of herpes zoster.Nov 12, 2013

Tai Chi augments resting levels of varicella zoster virus-specific cell-mediated immunity - Article 1. Apr 01, 2007

Tai Chi augments resting levels of varicella zoster virus-specific cell-mediated immunity - Article 2. Sep 01, 2003

TENS may be safe adjunct or even alternative to antiviral drugs for treatment of acute herpes zoster.Jan 01, 2012

This study identified 14,641 adverse events associated with the 2nd dose of the varicella vaccine including anaphylaxis, meningitis, encephalitis, cellulitis, chickenpox, herpes zoster, and deaths. Mar 01, 2017

Topical capsaicin is safe and effective in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.May 01, 1993

Topical capsaicin shows promise in the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia.Aug 01, 1989

Topical ozone therapy in patients with herpes zoster is helpful in relieving pain.Feb 27, 2018

Treatment with monoclonal anti-TNF-alpha antibodies may be associated with increased risk of herpes zoster. Feb 18, 2009

Universal varicella vaccination has resulted in higher rates of herpes zoster (shingles) in adults. Jul 01, 2005

Varciella vaccine has been reported to cause herpes zoster skin lesions and meningitis in a previously healthy boy.Nov 15, 2008

Varicella vaccine has been reported to cause chronic, acyclovir-resistant herpes zoster infection in an immunosuppressed child.Oct 01, 2003

Varicella vaccine has been reported to viral meningitis in an immunocompetent child.Jun 01, 2009

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A case report of disseminated varicella infection due to the vaccine strain.Oct 01, 2003

A case report of herpes zoster in an immunocompetent, vaccinated child.Oct 01, 1995

A case report of Herpes zóster treated with bach flowers.Feb 28, 2014

Herpes-like skin lesion after AstraZeneca vaccination for COVID-19.Sep 30, 2021

Intravenous vitamin C as ancillary treatment for cranial polyneuritis and meningitis due to varicella zoster virus reactivation.May 31, 2020

Peppermint oil has been used to successfully treat post-herpetic neuralgia.May 01, 2002

Reactivation of Herpes Zoster Keratitis in an Adult After Varicella Zoster Vaccination.Nov 25, 2012

Reactivation of quiescent herpes simplex keratitis is a possibility after lacrimal gland botulinum toxin A.Apr 30, 2018

The varicella vaccine virus can trigger varicella.Dec 01, 2004

The varicella vaccine virus strain was found in cerebral spinal fluid.Apr 01, 2014

"Paradoxically, although the number of varicella cases has decreased since the introduction of the varicella vaccine, the incidence of herpes zoster has been increasing."May 01, 2012

A reduction in exogenous re-exposure ‘opportunities’ through universal chickenpox vaccination could lead to an increase in shingles incidence.Jul 11, 2015

A review of the role of vitamin C in skin diseases.Dec 31, 2017

Acyclovir's neurotoxicity resembles the extension of viral infection into the central nervous system and is most prominent in those with preexisting medical conditions, most commonly renal dysfunction.Dec 01, 1994

Beginning in 2001, the rate of herpes zoster hospitalizations began to increase, and by 2004 the overall rate was 2.5 cases of shingles per 10,000 US population, significantly higher than any year prior to 2002. Hospital fees increased by more than $700M.Aug 01, 2003

Licorice may have therapeutic effects against herpes zoster infection.Feb 01, 1987

Melissa officinalis oil inhibits infectivity of enveloped herpesviruses.May 10, 2010

There is concern that increased incidence of herpes zoster in adults may offset the cost-effectiveness of the varicella vaccine.Aug 01, 2013

Uncertainties on the potential impact of varicella vaccination on the epidemiology of varicella and herpes zoster still exist.May 01, 2014

Vitamin D acts as an effect modifier for the entire herpes zoster spectrum with regard to disease susceptibility, manifestation, efficacy of pharmacologic management.Jul 01, 2015

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